Corsair

Corsair CP-9020216-NA CX550F RGB 550W Power Supply

Name: Corsair CP-9020216-NA CX550F RGB 550W Power Supply
Brand: Corsair
SKU: CP-9020216-NA

550W80 PLUS Bronze

Power Your System with Style and EfficiencyIntroducing the Corsair CX550F RGB. Delivering reliable 80 PLUS Bronze efficiency and customizable RGB lighting. With fully modular cabling and a dedicated fan curve. This power supply combines performance and aesthetics. Specifications: Wattage: 550 Wa...

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Overview

Power Your System with Style and Efficiency

Introducing the Corsair CX550F RGB. Delivering reliable 80 PLUS Bronze efficiency and customizable RGB lighting. With fully modular cabling and a dedicated fan curve. This power supply combines performance and aesthetics.

Specifications:

Wattage: 550 Watt
Efficiency: 80 PLUS Bronze certified
RGB Lighting: 120mm RGB fan with eight individually addressable RGB LEDs
Lighting Control: 10 preset lighting modes
Fan Curve: Optimized for low noise levels
Features: Supports Microsoft Modern Standby

Key Features

80 PLUS Bronze certified efficiency provides up to 88% operational efficiency, generating less heat and lowering your energy costs.

Control RGB lighting at the push of a button, with ten preset lighting modes for eight individually addressable RGB LEDs built into a 120mm RGB fan.

Connect to a CORSAIR iCUE RGB Lighting Controller (sold separately) or motherboard via the included 5V ARGB adapter for advanced RGB lighting control.

A dedicated optimized fan curve is specially calculated to keep noise levels down.

Supports Microsoft Modern Standby sleep mode for extremely fast wake-from-sleep times and better low-load efficiency.

Specifications

Brand

Corsair

Model

CP-9020216-NA CX550F RGB

Power Output

550W

Efficiency Certification

80 PLUS Bronze

Operational Efficiency

Up to 88%

Fan Type

120mm RGB Fan

RGB LEDs

8 individually addressable

RGB Control

Button, CORSAIR iCUE (with controller), Motherboard (with 5V ARGB adapter)

Lighting Modes

10 preset

Special Features

Optimized fan curve, Microsoft Modern Standby support

Frequently Asked Questions

What level of energy efficiency does this power supply offer?

The Corsair CX550F RGB power supply is 80 PLUS Bronze certified, providing up to 88% operational efficiency to generate less heat and lower energy costs.

How can I control the RGB lighting on the fan?

You can control the RGB lighting at the push of a button with ten preset lighting modes, or connect to a CORSAIR iCUE RGB Lighting Controller (sold separately) or motherboard via the included 5V ARGB adapter for advanced control.

Is this power supply designed for quiet operation?

Yes, it features a dedicated optimized fan curve specifically calculated to keep noise levels down during use.

Does this power supply support modern computer sleep functions?

Yes, it supports Microsoft Modern Standby sleep mode, allowing for extremely fast wake-from-sleep times and better low-load efficiency.

What is the wattage of this power supply?

This is a 550W power supply, suitable for powering various computer builds.

What is the size of the fan included with this power supply?

The power supply includes a 120mm RGB fan with eight individually addressable RGB LEDs.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Provides 80 PLUS Bronze certified efficiency, ensuring up to 88% operational efficiency and reducing energy costs.
Features eight individually addressable RGB LEDs built into a 120mm RGB fan, controllable at the push of a button.
Offers ten preset lighting modes for the RGB fan, allowing for easy customization of aesthetics.
Equipped with a dedicated optimized fan curve, specifically calculated to keep noise levels to a minimum during operation.
Supports Microsoft Modern Standby sleep mode, facilitating extremely fast wake-from-sleep times and improved low-load efficiency.

👎 Cons

Advanced RGB lighting control requires a CORSAIR iCUE RGB Lighting Controller or a compatible motherboard, which are sold separately.
The 80 PLUS Bronze certification is not the highest efficiency rating available, meaning it's less efficient than Gold, Platinum, or Titanium rated units.
The 550W power output may be insufficient for high-end gaming systems with multiple power-hungry components.
The integrated 120mm RGB fan, while quiet, is a fixed size and cannot be replaced with a larger or smaller fan by the user.
The included 5V ARGB adapter is necessary for motherboard connectivity, which might be an extra step for some users.